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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.78, 8,517.06 and 3,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.78, 8,517.06 and 3,377.28 is: 4,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.78 : 8,517.06 = 3,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.78/8,517.06 = 3,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.78x = 8,517.06 × 3,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.78x = 28,764,496.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764,496.40/6,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.65

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